Dartmoor Way 100 – The Full Circle
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Dartmoor Way events take place on 2-3 October 2026 around Dartmoor National Park. The programme includes two trail races:
- 100 miles - Dartmoor Full Circle (around the periphery of the Moor)
- 51 miles - Dartmoor Granite 50 (eastern section, Scoriton to Okehampton)
Both races follow the waymarked Dartmoor Way walking route and tour a mix of woodland, riverside trails, green lanes, quiet country lanes and open moorland.
Route and support
The Full Circle 100 is a continuous non-stop circumnavigation of the Moor with six indoor, manned checkpoints offering hot food and refreshments. The Granite 50 has three indoor checkpoints plus an additional water stop. The 100 route lists over 4,000 m of ascent and the 50 route lists over 2,000 m of ascent. GPX files are available for both routes and all competitors are tracked with GPS devices for safety and monitoring. Finishers receive bespoke medals and locally made trophies and there are age-category prizes.
Entry, kit and safety
Both events are fully supported with medical services provided by Peninsula Medical. Entry requires proof of prior experience: the 100-mile entry requires a recent 50-mile finish within specified dates, and the 50-mile entry requires a recent trail marathon. Compulsory kit is checked at registration and includes waterproof jacket and over-trousers with taped seams, headtorch and spare batteries, minimum 1 litre fluid capacity, emergency food (500 calories), emergency blanket, warm hat, gloves and a mobile phone. Drop bags up to 10 litres are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.